The shadow of Borat continues to haunt Kazakhstan after bungling officials replaced their national anthem with his parody version at a medal ceremony in Kuwait.

The medallist keeps her emotions under control as Borat’s anthem is played (Picture: YouTube/ TempoGold1)

Six years after causing outrage with the release of controversial mockumentary Borat, it seems Sacha Baron Cohen’s fictional character is as popular as ever- even in countries which banned the originally film.

The video involving the anthem blunder starts with a close up of the country’s national flag before it pans in on a stony faced gold medal champion standing on a winner’s podium with her hand placed proudly on her chest.

High five: Borat was a hit in 2006

Playing in the background is Borat’s version of the country’s national song ‘My Kazakhstan’, which includes the questionable lyrics: ‘Kazakhstan greatest country in the world. All other countries are run by little girls. Kazakhstan number one exporter of potassium. Other countries have inferior potassium.’

It was made famous by Cohen in the 2006 box office hit when he sang the spoof anthem to a chorus of boos at a US stadium.

The film came under fire from Kazakh officials who criticised Cohen’s portrayal of the transcontinental country labelling it as unfair.

It was banned by countries across the globe, including Kuwait where the recent Borat blunder took place.

It is unclear as of yet if the error was a practical joke or a genuine mistake.

Does she realise? (Picture: YouTube/ TempoGold1)

The latest gaffe involving the country’s anthem comes after their anthem was replaced by Ricky Martin song Livin’ la Vida Loca at a recent skiing event